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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.74, 563.70 and 230.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.74, 563.70 and 230.58 is: 345.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.74 : 563.70 = 230.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.74/563.70 = 230.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.74x = 563.70 × 230.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.74x = 129,977.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,977.95/376.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.01

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